About Us

Karius sees a world where infectious disease is no longer a major threat to human health.

Karius is a clinical metagenomics company focused on elevating patient care through microbial insights

We are committed to advancing diagnostic science and technology to optimize the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Through the use of genomics and AI, we are driven to improve the diagnostic landscape for infectious diseases. Karius delivers unprecedented diagnostic insight detecting microbial cell-free DNA circulating in the body to assist physicians to make rapid treatment decisions.

Our Story

Karius was founded in 2014 and is built on intellectual property developed at Stanford University. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company operates a CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited laboratory to perform high-complexity clinical laboratory testing.

Karius metagenomic testing solutions are being utilized by leading hospitals and transplant centers throughout the US

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Leadership Team

Alec Ford

Chief Executive Officer

Tim Blauwkamp, PhD

Chief Scientific Officer

Sivan Bercovici, PhD

Chief Technology and Business Officer

Bradley Perkins, MD

Chief Medical Officer

Steve Malaska

Chief Legal Officer

Bill Quirk

Chief Financial Officer

Meredith Reichert, PhD

Chief Commercial Officer

Stacy Solorio

Chief People Officer